Was born in Windsor,    Ontario, Canada on July  30, 1950. In 1972, he  moved to New Orleans,  Louisiana and was later  installed as Pastor of the  Greater St. Stephen  Missionary Baptist  Church in 1975.  

 

 Bishop Morton answered   yet another call on his  life. That call was to  begin the Full Gospel  Baptist Church  Fellowship, a movement to lead and teach the people of God, particularly Baptist people, how to operate in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, yet remain on the same foundation which is Jesus Christ. In 1992, following the vision of its pastor, Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church changed its name to Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. In March of 1993, Bishop Morton was consecrated to the office of International Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.  

 

However, after the devastating storm, Katrina, God repositioned him. At God's command, he passed the mantle to his wife, Debra B. Morton, who now serves as Senior Pastor of the mother church in New Orleans. Bishop Morton now serves as Senior Pastor of the "baby" church, Changing A Generation, in Atlanta, Georgia which was birthed out of the mother church. Bishop Paul S. Morton and Pastor Debra Morton now serve as each other's Co-Pastor. Now "One Church in Two States", their slogan is "Changing The Way We Do Church!"

Serves as Founder and Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, one of the fastest growing churches in Western Michigan, he is innovative in his approach to winning the lost and edifying the believer. As a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pastor Marvin is committed to his community and enjoys taking the message to the masses.

 

Singing since age four he has shared the stage with many gospel notables and his gift is celebrated across musical genres. He has enjoyed a decorated music ministry receiving Stellar Awards, Gospel Music Excellence Award as well as Grammy, Soul Train Music and Dove Award Nominations.

 

When he is not spreading the word of God each year at 200 or more preaching and speaking engagements, Pastor Marvin Sapp ministers at his home church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. By 2012, he hopes to have built a 1,500 seat sanctuary connecting to "FLC." His ultimate goal: to encourage Believers to elevate their level of praise and worship.

 

Serves as The Apostle/Overseer of Beacon Light International Ministries and since July 1993, has been the Senior Pastor and Teacher of Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral in New Orleans, where the membership exceeded 7,000 active members. 

  

During Hurricane Katrina, all of the church buildings in New Orleans were completely destroyed and all of the members were displaced.

  

  

Bishop Brister, now has the awesome responsibility to serve as the Senior Pastor and Teacher of both Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral New Orleans and Beacon Light of Houston. He is also the Apostle and Overseer of eight churches under the umbrella of Beacon Light Ministries

  

He also serves on the Executive Council as the Executive Secretary of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.

  

To hear Pastor Jackie McCullough is to know the voice of one who has walked through the fires of tribulation and emerged as a vessel of gold. The word she brings forth is founded in the bedrock of Scripture and ignited by the Holy Spirit to enrich, challenge and inspire the hearts and souls of God's people.